Preparing your school to survive a violent emergency can seem like an impossible task. How do you plan for the unpredictable? Begin with this DVD and facilitator’s guide—that reflect the latest research and expertise from school-safety experts Judy Brunner and Dennis Lewis. When you guide teachers and staff through this training, and share the lessons with parents and students, you can be confident every stakeholder will know what to do if the unthinkable comes to pass.

Featuring discussion questions, original videos with review questions, an emergency preparedness classroom checklist, tabletop exercises for staff and students, and a sample action plan you can customize, this program helps you to:

Address how and when to secure a classroom

Understand the differences between posing a threat and making a threat

Clarify the dos and don’ts of electronic communication in an emergency

Teach students about self-sheltering and evacuating if an adult isn’t present

Understand your ethical and legal responsibilities

Threats and violence are an unfortunate reality for many schools. With this comprehensive preparation program, you’ll make sure everyone is ready to respond—and keep your school a safe place for teaching and learning.

Acknowledgements

About the Authors

Introduction

How to Use This Guide

Chapter 1: Video Discussion Questions

Part One - Introduction

Part Two - Legal and Professional Responsibilities

Part Three - School Climate, Bullying, Harassment, and Acts of Violence

Part Four - Understanding and Managing Student Threats of Violence

Part Five - Administrative Preparedness: Responding to Acts of Violence

Part Six - Classroom Preparedness: Responding to Acts of Violence

Part Seven - Student Preparedness: Responding to Acts of Violence

Part Eight - Support Staff Preparedness: Responding to Acts of Violence

Available formats

ISBN: 9781506328812

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Suggested Retail Price: $119.95

Bookstore Price: $95.96

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